1 Corinthians 6 12
Just because something is technically legal doesn't mean that it's spiritually appropriate. If I went around doing whatever I thought I could get by with, I'd be a slave to my whims. (The Message)
We live in a world of rules and laws. Our society tells us what is right and wrong. Then we know what we know to be right and wrong, but this does not always line up with society. And even worse, our decisions about choosing right from wrong might not line up with God.
What do we do when decisions have to be made? In this day-to-day existence, the easy answer is to follow the letter of the law. We do it on the highway all the time. How fast should I go? Well the sign says 55 so that is how fast we go. Or do we? Technically we can go faster and our logic tells us we can push the envelope a little and not get pulled over so maybe we do 60 or even 65. We feel justified every time we aren't caught.
We know lying is a sin, but we skirt the truth at times because we don't want to get caught. How do I look says the friend as she tries on a new dress. Not wanting to make her feel bad, you avoid saying hideous and instead let different words escape tour lips. And you say "That dress makes you look so slim." It may not have been a total lie, but it was not the truth either.
The laws in some states tell us it is legal for any two persons to marry regardless of gender. This is a big debate across the land. Man says one thing and God's word says another. It is technically all right, but not spiritually appropriate.
God loves all His children. However, I believe His expectations for those of us professing to be believers and filled with His Holy Spirit are higher than those who have yet to meet Him. With the Holy Spirit to guide us in our every day decisions we should be led to follow the right path regardless of the direction society and the current laws of the land lead us to.
It is not about what we want to satisfy our desires. It is about what God has for us to do.
Did you follow your own whims today or His lead?
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Writings, journaling, prophetic insight, and words from the Lord. Dick is an ordained Christian minister, a missionary, a healing evangelist, and President of The Evans Ministries.
About Me
- Dick Evans
- A Preacher, Christian Missionary, and Healing Evangelist, Author, Blogger,
Computer Consultant, Ham Radio Operator, and retired College Professor.
Dick He has authored a number of books over the years, both in his computer profession and in the ministry.
Now retired, he volunteer teaches computers at the Port Charlotte, FL library and at a computer club in Port Charlotte and helps people with their computer issues. He is Vice President of that group.
In addition to his own blogs, Dick writes articles for Dave's Computer Tips
Dick was on the full time faculty at Rhode Island College as an Assistant Professor from spring 2005 through summer 2009. Previous to his full time position, he was an adjunct professor at Rhode Island College since 1986 teaching a number of computer related subjects. Prior to that he taught Programming at a technical school in RI. He has been a Ham Radio Operator licensed since 1957 as K1CVP
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